Best Ever Carmelized Onion Dip Recipe

Name: Best Ever Carmelized Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large vidalia onions or 2 large other sweet onions; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; ¾ cup sour cream; ½ cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 large vidalia onions or 2 large other sweet onions
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise

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Cut onions in half, peel and thinly slice.
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Cut slices in half or thirds.
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Heat butter and oil in a large skillet (12-inch or 5-1/2 quart saute) using medium heat.
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Add the onions, cayenne, salt, pepper and sugar.
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Saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the onions are browned and caramelized.
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Let cool.
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Place the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in the work bowl of a stand mixer.
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Process until smooth.
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Add the onions and blend.
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Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
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Serve with chips or fresh vegetable crudite dippers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large vidalia onions or 2 large other sweet onions, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more to taste), and more.

Yes, Best Ever Carmelized Onion Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Best Ever Carmelized Onion Dip

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